POLICE officers searching for missing teenager Kayleigh Haywood have discovered a body in a field in Ibstock.

The body was found shortly after 10pm last night (18 November).

Formal identification has not yet taken place. Kayleigh’s family have been informed of the discovery.

Kayleigh, from Measham, was last seen by her family at about 6pm on Friday 13 November, when she was dropped off outside Ibstock Community College, in Central Avenue.

Chief Superintendent David Sandall, Head of Crime, said: “Tonight, we have discovered a body in a field. While formal identification has yet to take place, Kayleigh’s family are aware of the discovery and enquiries are continuing.”

Speaking yesterday before the terrible discovery Kayleigh’s parents Stephanie Haywood and dad Martin Whitby said: ““We love Kayleigh so much and without her our family is incomplete. A big part of our lives has gone.

“Her brothers and sisters are constantly asking for her and if anyone knows anything we beg you to come forward.

“We just need to know what has happened to our baby girl.”

Two men, aged 27 and 28, remain in police custody arrested on suspicion of murder.